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    Default Nava Standard Mandolin: maple and a fair bit of cocobolo!

    This mandolin went out this week; another tense few days, it took almost as long to get to the Scottish Highlands as the previous one did to Japan! Anyway, it arrived safe and sound.
    This mandolin started out as one of my “Standard” model mandolins but a few upgrades were asked for; the cocobolo, abalone rosette and head inlay and under-saddle transducer. It has a satin shellac finish.
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    Cheers Gary

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    Very beautiful instrument. Thank you for posting.

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    If that sounds as sweet as it looks, you've created another winner. Very nice, Gary.

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    That's sweet, looks like you've done it again!

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    Default Re: Nava Standard Mandolin: maple and a fair bit of cocobolo!

    Another beauty - new owner is very lucky!
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    Default Re: Nava Standard Mandolin: maple and a fair bit of cocobolo!

    Very nice indeed. Gary, how do you like the cocobolo bridge compared to ebony?
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    That's nice Gary! The cocobolo is a nice compliment!

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    Default Re: Nava Standard Mandolin: maple and a fair bit of cocobolo!

    Quote Originally Posted by Charles E. View Post
    Very nice indeed. Gary, how do you like the cocobolo bridge compared to ebony?
    Thanks Charley,
    To be honest, there are quite a few things going on with the bridge, normally I use ebony with a bone saddle. This cocobolo one has a Micarta saddle which works better with the under saddle transducer that I’ve used. Also the bridge is a bit heavier too, to compensate for the deeper slot (to accommodate the transducer). That said, I can’t say that any of the above seemed to be detrimental to the sound!
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    Beautiful. The appointments are so tasteful. Great job.
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    Very classy!
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    Default Re: Nava Standard Mandolin: maple and a fair bit of cocobolo!

    Hi Guys,
    Many thanks for all of your positive comments: greatly appreciated!
    Cheers Gary

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